Very true. If I recall I was shooting factory 325 gr ammo. Magtech I want to say?Depends on the load. Honestly I didn't think 500 out of a 4" was that bad but the load variation is gigantic.
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Very true. If I recall I was shooting factory 325 gr ammo. Magtech I want to say?Depends on the load. Honestly I didn't think 500 out of a 4" was that bad but the load variation is gigantic.
I wouldn’t want to try one in 4”.
I sure wouldn’t want to be!I recall years ago, for Am Handgunner, IIRC, Clint Smith talked about using a 3" 500 to "audit" one of his own concealed carry classes.
Could you imagine being the poor fool next to him?
Tomorrow you can shoot more out of it!!Don't listen to NES, bunch of SOI BOIS here.
I was told a 2 or 3" 44mag would be bad. It was awesome, I only stopped shooting because I couldn't shoot someone else's entire box of ammo.
My SW 337 .38+p is a handful. I have not shot it in 15 years, so it might not be nearly as bad as I remember. Gun is stupid lightTomorrow you can shoot more out of it!!
I called them firing cones when he told me about that.IIRC, he destroyed the forcing cones on several barrels with these loads.
I've had two Casull's both were 4 5/8". One was magnaported from the factory. I shot my wild bore with the non ported Casull using Casull's factory ammo which as you probably know was hot. I had no issues with either of them. Both were also stupid accurate.Depends on the load. Honestly I didn't think 500 out of a 4" was that bad but the load variation is gigantic.
454 casull though, that cartridge can go f*** itself. What a snappy, shitty cartridge when run hot. I think the problem is the guns are not heavy enough for the amount of juice being generated I mean I even fired it through a buddy's Super Redhawk and it was still f****** abusive . I'd much rather shoot 500s any day of the week.
Was looking for a 500 8" but found a great deal on a 4". Anyone shooting a 4" and can compare to an 8" ( talking about barrel length here)
IIRC, he destroyed the forcing cones on several barrels with these loads.
Wow, I really feel foolish for owning and liking the Ruger Alaskan in 454. Maybe I'm a recoil junkie or something, but I actually like it and don't find the recoil and follow up shots any different then shooting the 500 S&W. You want to talk hurt, shoot the 500gr round out of the S&W 500. It has the potential to cut the webbing between thumb and forefinger.
It's pretty rough to put mildly. I probably have about 50 rounds through the 4 inch and I'm not exactly seeking out more anytime soon. I'd choose a 340pd with 357 all day.Ya the first time I shot a 500 it was the 4" model. It was painful for sure. My warm 44 mag reloads is enough recoil for me
Also the ruger Alaskan can go f*** itself too.
Im half joking, but you have to admit the thing is pretty comical. Gun marketing genius, thoughthose are fightin’ words!!! I love the Alaskan…but I’m a bit weird…
So this is what I picked up today
S&W 500 Mag 4" Great condition
7 Boxes factory ammo
2 speed loaders
Masc international Shoulder holdster with 2 speed loader holders Appears to be new
1 ammo box
Buddy of mine had one - worst gun I've ever fired. Shot 3 rounds then handed it back to him. It feels like the web of your hand is being hit with a hammer.Imo
Heavy thumpy recoil not so bad
Light snappy fast recoil is dog shit
Thats why garbage like an SW340 PD hurts more than a 500 SW shooting 700gr log loads.
1250 for the lot. Didn’t really need it but Hard to pass up. Almost 700 in accessories. Alone.